Wednesday 25 February 2015

My first tattoo

If you follow me on Instagram, you might already know, that I had my first tattoo done last Wednesday. Also you might noticed, that I have a slight obsession with Harry Potter (prepare for some Harry Potter related posts in the following days). Yep, these two are related, my tattoo is the sign of the Deathly Hallows. 

People always say, that you need to think a lot, before deciding on a tattoo, because it is going to stay there for the rest of your life. I agree with this, what I don't like is, when they say you should not get one done, because you are going to look stupid when you grow old. I am going to look stupid anyway, so who cares about the extra ink on my skin. Anyway, I was debating a lot about the placement of the tattoo. I really like them on the wrist and arm, but since I would like to work for NHS, I didn't want to make it unhideable. I decided on my back, even though I can't see it there, it is still a place which I can show without being totally inappropriate, and I can hide it with a uniform if I need to.

I got it done at the Rock 'N' Roll Studio in Dundee. I researched for quite a while, because I didn't want to end up at a crappy place. This stays on me forever, and wanted to make sure, that I am going to be in the best hands possible. I booked my appointment almost 3 weeks prior the session, and the place was really nice and welcoming, I didn't freak out even for a second. So yeah, I recommend it to everyone, they explained everything and answered all my stupid questions. :)

My artist was Piotr, and I am very glad I got him. I felt a bit weird when entering the studio, because I was freaking out a little, didn't know what to expect, but I felt silly at the same time, because I went in for a small tattoo, and the other two guys who were already there under the needle, had so much bigger things painted on them. The guy next to me was really nice, when we started he reached his hand out for me to hold onto it. :) I liked how welcoming even the clients were. 

It only took about 30 minutes, and I was really surprised, it didn't hurt at all. Ok I am lying now, it was a bit sore, but nothing major, kinda like a mosquito bite. It was louder than sore, really. 


2 minutes after it was done, still in the studio.
They explained everything about the aftercare, what should and shouldn't I do with it. I am not going into details about this, because every artist swears on different methods, and you are doing the best if you are listening to the one you got your tattoo with. But yeah, my baby is a week old now, and it was not red or sore or anything abnormal at all. I am applying the cream on it every couple of hours, and it is getting smooth now. Bit dry, but no scabs, no sore bits. I am really pleased with the result. 

1 day old. 
Sorry about the crappy pictures by the way, we had a busy weekend and didn't take pictures of it with our proper camera. 

And what they say is totally true, now that I have one I am hooked, already thinking about the next one, argh, it is addictive. :)

Do you have any tattoos? Are you thinking about getting one?


Thursday 19 February 2015

Collection Eyes Uncovered: Nude Palette

I wanted to buy a good everyday nude palette for a while now. I was always eyeing the Urban Decay Naked palette, especially since there are a lot of versions out, but I never really went to the UD counter and tried them. I just don't really want to spend a lot of money on a palette. Maybe later. :) Anyway, nude is really in now, so thank goodness everyone is trying to come out with a palette, so there are plenty of brands to choose from. 

This palette is not my first purchase from Collection, I love the lasting perfection concealer. They are totally affordable, and have good quality. This palette is a bargain for £3.99, and they have 3 versions: nude, nude grey, and nude bronze. I went for the plain nude, as it looked like suits my skin colour the most. 


The packaging is quite light, and small enough to fit in a make-up bag, if you are on the go. It is easy to open, thanks to the magnets, I hate when palettes are so hard to open they actually mess up your nails. This won't do it. :)


The colours are perfect for an everyday nude make-up, most of them are quite pale, they are brilliant for my skin tone, but if you are a bit darker, look for the other two options. All colours but the darkest have shimmer in them, but it is more like a sheen than a glitter, so it is not too much at all. They are quite creamy for a cheap palette, they don't make a mess under your eye area, and easy to blend.

I am very impressed with this palette, the darkest colour can even be used as a brow powder. I don't like to hoard, so I am not planning on buying the other 2 versions of the line, but I will definitely check them out the next time I am in Superdrug. Just to see the colours. :)

What is your favourite nude palette?

Monday 16 February 2015

Fleur De Force: The Glam Guide - Review

I watch Fleur's Youtube channel for quite a while now. She is one of the few, who I am still subscribed to, since most of the gurus I watched previously had become annoying, dishonest, or just simply not fun to watch. I can relate to her in many ways, and even though she is very popular now, she still managed to stay the same girl she was, when she first started Youtube. 

Anyhow, I was very excited, when she announced her upcoming book last year. My sister is a blogger herself, who happened to write her first book in 2013, so I know exactly, how much work and excitement it is. 

I really loved, that Fleur asked her audience about the book, even considered minor changes, while it was still in progress. She vlogged throughout the writing, and listened to criticism. First, I wanted to pre-order the book, but then I realized, that I love going to book stores, so I decided to wait for the release, and buy and smell it myself. :)



The Glam Guide came out on the 12th of February, and I binged myself through it in 2 days. First, it is lovely to look at it. I like the colours, the font, the whole design of it. If you watch Fleur, you know, that it screams her name, which is always handy, when you happen to have a book. :) Second, I really like the structure. She discusses several topics, from make-up to recipes, workout tips, fashion ideas, and even some relationship and blogger/youtube tips. She starts from the beginning, explaining everything, but also keeps mentioning, that not everything is set in stone, you can do whatever you feel like doing. 



The book is basically a mix of her videos in print, I almost heard her voice, while I was reading it. As I mentioned, I watch her videos for years now, and it was really nice to notice, that almost all of the pictures were taken at their house, I recognized outfits from her previous haul videos, you can see her puppies, her husband on the pictures, everything mentioned or photographed is real, hers, not just some stock something. 


The drawings in the book are fantastic, I loved every page, and the watercolour accents are really cute too. 

What I think is important to say, that this book is not a bible, it won't really change your life, if you already are into fashion and make-up, but it definitely is a lovely read, and Fleur didn't really promise anything life-changing anyway. She just made her life and videos into a book, and it turned out to be fantastic. Congratulations to her. :) 

Have you read it? Are you planning on buying it?

Thursday 12 February 2015

The Body Shop: Aloe skincare products

I never really had a proper skincare routine, I always used the one moisturiser, that was on sale, or the face wash I read good things about. Every time I ran out of something, I tried a different one, which I liked at that point. 

I always wanted to try TBS products, but back in Hungary they were not really affordable, so I just wished for them. Since we live here I like to pop in to the store every once in a while. The membership card gives you waaay more discount here, and the offers are brilliant. 

My skin is quite interesting nowadays. It used to be quite normal, with the occasional spots and breakouts, but in the past couple of months it just went crazy. My skin was always sensitive, prone to eczema, so I reached for the aloe range, just to be sure. I use tee tree oil for spot treatment, and every once in a while the tea tree toner as well (only on my T-zone), but for every day use I prefer the soothing aloe. My routine not just includes these products, but the others are still changing here and there, so I decided to show the ones I use for a while now.


The Aloe Soothing Moisture Lotion SPF 15 was my first purchase from the range. I wanted to have a daily cream with spf in it, because I am quite pale, and I don't really want to have premature wrinkles just because of the sunlight. I know, I live in Scotland, so talking about the sun is kinda funny, but still, better to be safe than sorry. And I am not just worried about the wrinkles of course, cancer is even worse, so I like to protect my skin, when I am out and about. 

The texture of this cream is like a typical moisturiser, bit on the watery side. I like the tube, easy and hygienic. I am almost out of it, but will repurchase for sure. Lasted for a good 6 months, with every day use. Not bad. 

The Aloe Protective Serum is a bit of an extra pampering, I don't really think, that serum is a must have in skincare. I used to use it morning and night, but I just use it before bed now, under my night cream. I love the pump, works perfectly, usually 1 full pump is enough for my face. Some days when it is exceptionally windy I use more, because it moisturises really well, and my skin just absorbs it straight away. 

The Aloe Soothing Night Cream is a repurchase. It has a great creamy texture, not sticky, hydrates well. I use it after the serum every night, can't complain. The only thing, that I don't really like, is to stick my fingers in the cream, but I am too lazy to use a spoon just for it, so I do it anyway. :D Would prefer it in a different container, but hey, whatever. :)

The Aloe Eye Defence is my favourite of all the products mentioned. Same pump as the serum, really easy to get the right amount. I used to have little wrinkles around my eyes (too much smiling), but they are gone now. I still smile as much, so it must be this. :) No smell, just like the other aloe products, very gentle on the skin, doesn't sting at all. I use it only at night. Haven't noticed any difference on my circles, but I don't really have them anyway, I am lucky, even when I don't sleep well I am not suffering from dark circles. 

Overall I highly recommend these products, if you have sensitive skin, and looking for something that doesn't hurt your skin, give them a try. I am definitely keeping them in my routine. 

Wednesday 11 February 2015

The Valentine's Day madness

This Saturday is Valentine's Day, and everyone is talking about it. Either they state it out loud, that they think it was stupid, or they love love love it. What I don't understand, when people are really hostile about it (mostly single women of course), saying that couples are stupid, and it should not be celebrated when they are all single and miserable. I have never seen someone with a dead mother cursing and swearing on Facebook, on the week of Mother's Day. I don't think it is any different from other Someone's Days anyway. Yes, you should love your mother all year long, yes, you should tell your partner more than once a year, that you care about them, but why hating, when there is designated date for it?

In my experience, it can be useful to be reminded to these little things. When you are in a relationship for years, decades, and the fact that your partner is on your side is default, you can forget, that you need to appreciate it. I doubt that those people who hate on Valentine's Day would throw a bouquet on their other half, when he/she arrives home with one. 

I don't say, that you need to buy a 32nd cheesy teddy bear holding a heart, but just a simple note, a card, some post-its on the door can do the trick. You don't even have to spend money if you don't want to/can't afford it. The thought that counts. 

I don't even say, that buying expensive gifts is crazy. It is, when you can't afford it, and still think you need to do it (even worse, when it is expected!), but if you want to show your love this way, go on, who is stopping you? Just make sure, it is personal. Don't buy perfume to someone who is allergic to most scents, don't buy flowers to the girl, who thinks fresh flowers are murder (yes, there are people like this). 

In my home country, Valentine's Day is all about the couples, but I love, that here in the UK it is more about general love. I don't mind celebrating only with my husband, but the thought, that I can say 'Happy Valentine's Day' to everyone I love is just even a better idea. I feel like nowadays people either throw I love you like it was confetti, or they don't say it enough. You just gotta mean it. This week I am going to try and let everyone I love know, that I love them, I care about them, and I am happy to have them in my life. 

What do you think about Valentine's Day? Do you celebrate it? 

Tuesday 3 February 2015

Hello

Hello there, fellow internet user, nice to see you. 
I was thinking about starting - restarting? - a blog for a long time now. Restarting I say, because I used to write a blog for a couple of years back in the day. I was still in Hungary at the time, and a lot of things were different, so before graduating, and before the big move, I just decided to stop writing. 

I bet I am confusing now, should have started with introducing myself first. So hello, my name is Bogca, but most of the people call me Buttercup here. By here I mean Scotland, where I moved with my husband and my pet pug in July, 2014. We were born and raised in Hungary, but we decided to make a big change, so here we are now. On a short note, we both love it here, and even though my mother's tongue is Hungarian, I am going to blog in English, just for the challenge. Sorry, if I make any mistakes, or I am not entirely correct, feel free to educated me. I won't bite your head off. 

So yeah, about my previous blog. I blogged in Hungarian of course, and I think I am going to make this blog my old one's small sister. Same things, same topics, different language, a bit different style. I wrote some make-up posts, lifestyle, recipes, ramblings, so this is what I plan to do here as well. Just whatever I feel like I would like to share with you. We recently bought our first DSLR camera, so you might see some of our random trips in pictures. Oh yeah, because we also recently bought our first car ever, so after 6 months of not seeing anything about Scotland, we can finally have adventures and explore this beautiful country. 

Like I said, I ramble and talk a lot - hence the blog's name. Hopefully I make sense most of the times. :) I am married for almost 2 years now, been with my husband since 2004. I was quite young at the time, we started dating in high school. Long story, I might tell it later on. :) We adopted Panda, our pet pug in 2011, and moved with her to Scotland. She is our baby, our only child so far. 

Panda and myself
I am a qualified midwife, working in a nursing home at the moment, but my goal is to go back to midwifery this year. 

I think this will do for the first post, hopefully you don't have to wait for too long for the next one. 

You can also find me on:
Twitter (writing mostly in Hungarian though)